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The parable of the prodigal. Containing, The riotous prodigal, or The sinners aversion from…
The parable of the prodigal. Containing, The riotous prodigal, or The sinners aversion from God. Returning prodigal, or The penitents conversion to God. Prodigals acceptation, or Favourable entertainment with God. Delivered in divers sermons on Luke 15. from vers. 11. to vers. 24. By that faithful servant of Jesus Christ Obadiah Sedgwick, B.D. Perfected by himself, and perused by those whom he entrusted with the publishing of his works.The parable of the prodigal. Containing, The riotous prodigal, or The sinners aversion from God. Returning prodigal, or The penitents conversion to God. Prodigals acceptation, or Favourable entertainment with God. Delivered in divers sermons on Luke 15. from vers. 11. to vers. 24. By that faithfull servant of Jesus Christ Obadiah Sedgwick, B.D. Perfected by himself, and perused by those whom he intrusted with the publishing of his works.
London: printed by D. Maxwel for Sa. Gellibrand, 1660
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A third, Of strong affectionateness: [And kissed him] Here are eyes to behold the returning Son, and an heart to pity him, and feet to meet him, and arms to embrace him, and lips also to kiss him: Naked mercies are not enough (in Gods account) for a true penitent, he must have sealed mercies too. God doth not think it enough that he is reconciled unto him, unless also he doth testify and make it known that he is so.
A third, Of strong affectionateness: [And kissed him] Here are eyes to behold the returning Son, and an heart to pity him, and feet to meet him, and armes to embrace him, and lips also to kiss him: Naked mercies are not enough (in Gods account) for a true penitent, he must have sealed mercies too. God doth not think it enough that he is reconciled unto hm, unless also he doth testifie and make it known that he is so.
There are many excellent Propositions observable out of these words. v. g.
That the very Initials of true Repentance are seen by God: 1The penitent Prodigal was in the way, but yet it was a great way off; and his Father saw him, and had compassion, I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord, and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin, Psal. 32. 5. Vox n•ndum in ora erat & Auris Dei in corda erat, So. S. Austin in Locum. Isai. 66. 2. To this man will I look even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembles at my word. Repentance may be considered in three degrees, 1. In the Impression of it: And this is when so much grace